MUCK CROPS 



used, from 24 to 30 inches. The seeding 

 should not be too thick, 10 to 12 seeds to the 

 foot being enough. One inch of covering 

 over the seed in this soil is about right. Ger- 

 mination is generally prompt and growth 

 should be rapid. 



Care of Crop. 

 The amount 

 of fertilizer to 

 Use on this crop 

 should be large 

 enough to in- 

 sure rapid 

 growth. From 

 1,000 to 1,500 

 pounds an acre 

 of a. fertilizer 

 with nitrogen, 

 phosphoric 

 acid and potash 

 in the propor- 

 tion of 4-8-10, 

 with a later ap- 

 plication of 300 

 pounds fish 

 tankage or nit- 

 rate of soda, 

 should keep the plants growing correctly. 

 The fertilizer should be broadcasted, first at 

 the time of sowing the seed and later as the 

 crop indicates its needs. 



Table Beets raised in muck, 



Syracuse Gardens Co. Yield 



17.4 tons per acre. 



